the work of applying something; “the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”; “a complete bleach requires several applications”; “the surface was ready for a coating of paint”;

The action of putting something into operation

A formal request to an authority for something

a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; “December 31 is the deadline for applications”

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose; “he advocated the application of statistics to the problem”; “a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis”

twic card

(Transportation Worker Identification Credential) TWIC is a common identification credential for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of facilities and vessels regulated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), and all mariners holding Coast Guard-issued

twic card application – Rigid Shielded

Rigid Shielded 2-Card Holder 1840-5081 (FIPS 201 Approved)

The new cardprotectorsTM rigid shielded holder protects personal information on contactless credit or debit cards, or any 13.56 Mhz Rfid technology card including mifare, Iclass, piv, cac, twic and frac cards. Fits and standard ID (CR80) or credit card, insert Size 3 3/8″ X 2 1/8″ (86 X 54Mm). A CARD IN A SHIELDED HOLDER cannot be read unless you remove the card from the holder. (If you do not need a shielded holder please see the 1840-6560 rigid badge holder.)Shielded badge holders are not only recommended, but even required for many US Government agencies, and private entities, for any ID card using RFID technology. The shielded holder will protect your card from the “Johnny Carson attack” or the method of pulling the data off an RFID card without authorization, simply by being near the card with a special reader.

Coast Guard unit conducts security checks in Dundalk Md.

BALTIMORE – Officer James David, a member of Customs and Border Protection, exits a shipping container during a Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation with the Coast Guard and other agencies, May 12, 2010. The MASFO consisted of container inspections, Transportation Worker Identification Credential card verifications and checking of each container’s shipping documents. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell.

A reader that does not compromise look for performance, ACR3801 is a heavy-duty reader built for demanding smart card operations. ACR3801 is a FIPS 201-compliant USB smart card reader utilizing the latest technology. With an elegant design and capability to support high speed transactions, ACR3801 is ideal for a broad range of smart card solutions. ACR3801 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5V, 3V, 1.8V) smart cards and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol, including the Common Access Card (CAC) and the PIV2 Cards.